Grundle Run 4
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
 Wild times in Ranger, Georgia at the Grundle Run ..read more
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Pogo Seat Adjustment
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
Last time I took my panhead up to the mountains, I had problems with the seat bottoming out when riding through the twisties and hitting bumps.  Now that I've added auxiliary lights under the seat, I'm more concerned about bottoming out.  Before I buy a set of stiffer springs, I thought I would try tightening the current springs to see what difference that makes. To tighten the springs, you first have to remove the seat post assembly.  Pull the seat pin and flip the seat forward to get it out of the way.  Then look under the bike and find the 7/8" nut that holds the b ..read more
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War Run 2
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
 With War Run 6 right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to look back to 2017 and War Run 2.   ..read more
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Backroad BBQ Run 2
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
Throwing it back to May 2019 and the second installment of the Backroad BBQ Run down in Trenton, NC. Some of these photos were originally published in issue 384 of American Iron Magazine. Enjoy the memories...  ..read more
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Twin Rivers Chopper Campout 2
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
Throwback to September 2018 and the second Twin Rivers Chopper Campout held down on the shores of the New River in Crumpler, NC.  Some of these photos were featured with an article I wrote for American Iron Magazine Issue 372, the rest are mostly unpublished photos that were getting tired of hiding on my hard drive.  If you were there, take a few minutes to scroll through and see if you spot an old bike, you should have kept or some old friends you haven't seen in a few years ..read more
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Day 1: The Journey Begins
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
After almost two years of hard work, patient waiting and more than a couple sets of busted knuckles, my cross country journey has finally begun!  Our starting point was Emerald Isle, North Carolina and with waves crashing behind us we headed west on a sunny Saturday morning. I'm riding a blue 1933 Harley-Davidson VL and Tim is astride the red 1934 Harley-Davidson VLD. The "D" in VLD denotes a slight performance upgrade that uses a Y-shaped intake manifold instead of the standard T-shaped manifold used on the VL models.  My '33 actually has VLD cylinders, which is not correct, but ..read more
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Day 6: Big Spring Missouri
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
Thankfully I woke up feeling a lot better than when I went to sleep.  Lambert's Cafe gave my stomach a good beating, but I bounced back surprisingly well and was ready for another day in the saddle.  We weren't expecting to do much sightseeing as we crossed Missouri, so the plan was just to hit the highway and put down some miles.  That all changed by lunchtime, when we stumbled across a historic marker in Van Buren, MO. Van Buren was exactly one tank of gas away from Sikeston and since the next decent sized town was a couple hours away, we decided to get an early lunch after ..read more
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Day 5: Mostly Maintenance
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
One of the many things that makes riding a vintage motorcycle different than a newer model is the maintenance.  While you guys/gals on new bikes might go a whole riding season without making a single adjustment, my '33 Harley needs to be attended to on a daily basis.  The good news is that the maintenance is pretty basic.  You can essentially break down most of the tasks into one of two categories:  the first being lubrication and the second being mechanical adjustments.  That adds up to one saddlebag filled with hand tools and the other filled with various lubricant ..read more
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Day 4: Corvettes and Trains
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
After a good nights sleep in Russell Springs, we headed west across southern Kentucky.  Two hours later we reached Bowling Springs, needing gas and a bite to eat.  As we rolled into town we passed a sign for the National Corvette Museum and after some frantic hand gesturing, the decision was made to pull in for a tour. You may remember that the National Corvette Museum was in the news last year after a sink hole opened under the museum and sucked in eight classic cars.  Just imagine showing up for work on a Monday morning and finding a massive hole in the middle of your build ..read more
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Day 8: Rest and Repairs
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by Panhead_Jim
1y ago
Growing up on the coast, I knew that there was an unwritten rule among fisherman that no time was too early to fish.  I now know that this is not a regional mindset, but something shared by fisherman across the country.  About 4 AM, the boats started cranking up and heading out across Lake El Dorado.  What was different about the fish here in Kansas was that they must be attracted to 60's music as the boat anchored closest to our tent was blaring Led Zeppelin.  I must be getting old, because I found I had no appreciation for rock & roll that time of the morning.   ..read more
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